Animal Assisted Therapy Requirements

T.A.I.L.S. – Therapeutic Animal Interventions Lift Spirits

T.A.I.L.S. volunteers are certified therapy dogs and their owners who visit hospitalized patients. In addition to owners meeting standard volunteer requirements, all T.A.I.L.S. volunteers must adhere to the following:

• Dogs must be older than one year and housebroken.
• Dogs must be certified by the Delta Society, and certifications updated on a regular basis.
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• An annual medical screening, dog history and behavior screening form must be completed by the owner and veterinarian. Click here for the form.
• Dogs must receive routine flea/tick and heartworm prevention treatments.
• Dogs must be bathed weekly and groomed/brushed on the day of visit.

When visiting the hospital the dog and handler will be met at the South entrance of the hospital. The dog will be crated to go into the hospital and taken out of the crate upon arrival at their destination.

Scheduling and placing of T.A.I.L.S. volunteers is completed after fulfillment of requirements.

For questions regarding the Animal Assisted Therapy Program contact the Child Life and Education Department at (501) 364-1412.

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